Synonyms of complement

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noun

ˈkäm-plə-mənt 

1

as in supplement

something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else

with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supplement
• correlate
• addition
• extension
• appendix
• accompaniment
• additive
• annex
• adjunct
• accessory
• filler
• appendage
• appliance
• addendum
• attachment

2

as in capacity

the largest number or amount that something can hold

a full complement of sailors on the ship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• capacity
• volume
• real estate
• cubage
• fill
• load
• area
• measure
• burden
• room
• space
• fullness
• stowage

complement

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verb

ˈkäm-plə-ˌment 

as in to adorn

to serve as a completing element to

this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adorn
• enhance
• complete
• decorate
• improve
• round (off or out)
• better
• finish (off)
• flesh (out)
• perfect
• constitute
• beautify
• enrich
• form
• embellish
• make up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of complement

Noun

After initially staying on the sidelines during the streaming wars, the company under Murdoch’s direction last August launched subscription streamer Fox One, a complement to fast-growing free outlet Tubi. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

Facial serums can serve as a nice complement to injectables, however. — Emily Orofino, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026

Verb

The Bears finished with 54 carries for 232 yards, with starter D’Andre Swift complementing Monangai’s big day with 58 yards on 15 carries. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

My voice is so low that a woman’s texture, or that range, always complements my voice well. — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026